CPU
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Core i5-3340
Xeon Gold 6230N
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i5-3340 is positioned at rank 720 and the Xeon Gold 6230N is on rank 614, so the Xeon Gold 6230N offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-3340
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6230N
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-3340 | Xeon Gold 6230N |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-3340 | Xeon Gold 6230N |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-3340 and Xeon Gold 6230N
Core i5-3340
The Core i5-3340 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 July 2013 (12 years ago). It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 77 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 4,249 points. Launch price was $69.
Xeon Gold 6230N
The Xeon Gold 6230N is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 20 cores and 40 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 27.5 MB. L2 cache: 20 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 4,175 points. Launch price was $2,046.
Processing Power
The Core i5-3340 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6230N offers 20 cores / 40 threads — the Xeon Gold 6230N has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Core i5-3340 versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6230N — a 5.9% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6230N (base: 3.1 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6230N is built on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i5-3340 scores 4,249 against the Xeon Gold 6230N's 4,175 — a 1.8% lead for the Core i5-3340. L3 cache: 6 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Core i5-3340 vs 27.5 MB on the Xeon Gold 6230N.
| Feature | Core i5-3340 | Xeon Gold 6230N |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 20 / 40+400% |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.5 GHz+6% |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz+35% | 2.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB Intel® Smart Cache | 27.5 MB+358% |
| L2 Cache | — | 20 MB |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm-36% |
| Architecture | — | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 4,249+2% | 4,175 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-3340 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon Gold 6230N uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-3340 | Xeon Gold 6230N |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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